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October 14, 2016
In two unanimous opinions released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court has determined that an indictment that includes a charge for employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony does not have to specifically state which underlying felony is tied to the firearms charge when it…
October 12, 2016
The Tennessee Supreme Court has determined that the state legislature did not remove an existing practice in Tennessee courts established by prior Tennessee case law when it enacted a statute that outlines methods for determining various lesser-included offenses for which a defendant can be…
September 13, 2016
Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio August 24th through the 26th, 2016 delegates from nine states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee were hosted by the Ohio Supreme Court for a first of its kind Regional Judicial Opioid Summit. The…
September 22, 2016
Administrative Office of the Courts Director Deborah Taylor Tate was the keynote speaker for the Junior League of Nashville general membership Tuesday, September 20.
Director Tate spoke to members about her career and life of service through her presentation “Women Building a Better Nashville.”…
October 10, 2016
Clint Black and John Rich will headline a benefit for the Davidson County Drug Court, Cherished H.E.A.R.T.S., and Grace Empowered.This music showcase will be held at Mt. Richmore - the home of country music superstar John Rich – and features an intimate performance by the ACM, CMA and AMA award-…
October 6, 2016
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins was sworn in by Gov. Bill Haslam at a ceremonial investiture in the historic Supreme Court chambers Thursday afternoon.
More than 80 people were in attendance as Gov. Haslam praised Chief Justice Bivins’s work and the quality of the judiciary as a…
October 3, 2016
The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear six cases October 5 and 6 in Nashville, including a case concerning the constitutionality of Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol.Stephen West, et al. v. Derrick Schofield, et al.– In this case concerning the constitutionality of Tennessee’s lethal injection…
September 30, 2016
The Davidson County Chancery Court is implementing electronic case filing. Pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 18, the Chancellors of the Twentieth Judicial District are soliciting and will consider input from members of the public and attorneys concerning proposed local rules for electronic…
September 30, 2016
Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeff Bivins will have a ceremonial swearing in with Gov. Bill Haslam at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2016 in the historic Supreme Court chambers within the Capitol. The event is open to the public.Chief Justice Bivins was unanimously elected chief by the…
September 29, 2016
In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court has modified the state’s approach to collateral estoppel – a legal principle governing the relationships and issues between parties that are involved in successive legal proceedings. The decision will prevent a person who has been convicted of a…
September 29, 2016
The Indigent Representation Task Force will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 30 in Legislative Plaza.The Task Force will hear presentations from:Vince Dean, Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk and designee for the president of the Tennessee Clerks of Court ConferenceGeneral Jerry N. Estes,…
September 28, 2016
From WCYBWASHINGTON COUNTY - A specialty court in Washington County, Tennessee is saving taxpayers money. A mental health court will soon mark 10 years of service.This…
September 22, 2016
The Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference presented the annual Judge Leon Ruben Awards in recognition of outstanding service and accomplishment by General Sessions judges to Judge Daniel L. Smith of Hardin County.The award was presented at the annual Tennessee General Sessions Judges…
September 21, 2016
From the Chattanooga Times Free PressThe city of Chattanooga on Monday launched a website aimed at helping people with criminal histories regain the right to…
September 21, 2016
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September 12, 2016
From the Daily Post AthenianAn alternative to jail time for people with mental illnesses has been formed for residents in the local area.On Thursday, officials announced the new…
September 1, 2016
Several new judges were sworn in, with many new terms starting September 1.Tennessee's newest trial court judges, who took office September 1, are:Judge Ted Crozier, 19th Judicial District Chancellor JoDae L. Jenkins, 30th Judicial District Chancellor Bill Young, 20th Judicial DistrictSeveral…
September 9, 2016
All five Tennessee justices were honored at the annual Knoxville Bar Association Supreme Court Dinner.The Court recognized 54 attorneys from the Knoxville area on the Attorney for Justice Pro Bono Honor Roll as well as 70 law students from University of Tennessee College of Law and Lincoln Memorial…
September 9, 2016
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page recently spoke at the Tennessee Farmers Insurance Companies’ 33rd annual Attorney Day in Franklin,Justice Page spoke about his experience going through the legislative confirmation process earlier this year and also provided the attorneys in attendance…